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Jerky vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerky and corn chips

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, folate, phosphorus, and choline; however, corn chips are higher in vitamin E.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 68% more than corn chips.
  • Corn chips have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of corn chips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.6%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +528.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +801.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2083.2%
Contains more OtherOther +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Corn chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 16.438g 103%
Sodium 2081mg 514mg 68%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.29mg 62%
Protein 33.2g 6.17g 54%
Iron 5.42mg 1.2mg 53%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 7.23mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Folate 134µg 8µg 32%
Phosphorus 407mg 194mg 30%
Saturated fat 10.85g 4.331g 30%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Choline 109.1mg 12.1mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 11g 56.9g 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.101mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 144mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 138mg 12%
Fats 25.6g 33.36g 12%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.333mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 4g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.047mg 9%
Calories 410kcal 538kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.842mg 6%
Selenium 10.7µg 7.6µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.078mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 72mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 9.134g 5%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.167mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Corn chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Jerky
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.